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Unilever profit drops as sales flatten after price hikes
London (AFP) - British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday said its net profit dropped 15 percent last year to...
Gucci owner Kering says profit fell 17% in 2023
Paris (AFP) - French luxury giant Kering said Thursday its sales and net profit fell in 2023, warning its investment...
Del Monte guards in Kenya accused of beatings, rapes, killings
Thika (Kenya) (AFP) - "The instructions were very clear: when you see a thief, you chase him until you arrest...
Disney beats forecasts as streaming struggles improve
San Francisco (AFP) - Disney on Wednesday reported higher than expected profit in the final three months of last year...
Publicis settles opioid case with US states for $350 mn
New York (AFP) - Publicis Health will pay $350 million to settle charges from US states that its "predatory and...
French prosecutors probe Nestle over mineral water treatments
Paris (AFP) - French prosecutors said on Wednesday they had opened an investigation into suspected fraudulent practices by the waters...
Boeing CEO says company focused on safety, won’t discuss financial targets
New York (AFP) - Boeing will refrain from commenting on its financial outlook while it focuses on quality control after...
Boeing results top estimates as it commits to improve quality control
New York (AFP) - Boeing reported a smaller than expected loss Wednesday, while pledging to take "comprehensive" actions to bolster...
Weight-loss drug maker Novo Nordisk’s profit surges as sales boom
Copenhagen (AFP) - Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk posted bumper profits for 2023 on Wednesday, driven by blockbuster sales of...
H&M shares tumble as CEO steps down
Stockholm (AFP) - H&M chief executive Helena Helmersson announced Wednesday she was stepping down, sending shares in the fashion retailer...
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